| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $168.41 | 6.850% | $179.9461 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.78 | 11.460% | $146.882 | $146.88 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.34 | 12.576% | $244.6727 | $244.67 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.89 | 10.775% | $82.9594 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.72 | 5.500% | $217.0346 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.27 | 3.296% | $162.4536 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.51 | 9.558% | $231.7261 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.92 | $1,265.6745 | $1,265.67 | $1,265.70 | $1,265.70 | |